Location & Surroundings
Karonga is a stream in Gitega, Burundi, at 1,557 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Gitega, 6 km to the southeast. The nearest airport is Bujumbura International Airport, 63 km away.
Overview
Karonga is watercourse in Burundi.
It is located in Gitega Province, Burundi.
Basic Data
- Country Burundi
- Located in Gitega Province
- Type stream (STM)
- a body of running water moving to a lower level in a channel on land
Geography
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Coordinates
3° 23' 12" S, 29° 52' 57" E
- Elevation DEM: 1557 m
- Timezone Africa/Bujumbura
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 579 p/km²
- Built-up 3.6%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Franc (BIF)
- Phone Prefix +257
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:46
- Sunrise 05:35
- Sunset 17:54
- Day length 12 h 18 min
Weather in Karonga
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Karonga, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 14.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 W/m2.
Temperature
14.9 C
Wind
0.4 m/s NW (323 deg)
Humidity
92 %
Pressure
1,017.4 hPa
Clouds
65 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 14.9 | 0.4 | 323 | 92 | 1,017.4 | - / 0.00 | 65 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 18.1 | 0.7 | 33 | 85 | 1,020.1 | 1.25 / 1.25 | 64 | 59.1 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.5 | 1.9 | 61 | 73 | 1,014.8 | 2.25 / 3.50 | 71 | 537.2 | n/a |
| 18h | 16.7 | 0.6 | 257 | 86 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 1.49 | 50 | 209.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.1 | 1.0 | 275 | 88 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 58 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.7 | 0.7 | 41 | 73 | 1,016.8 | 0.01 / 0.01 | 99 | 85.8 | n/a |
| 36h | 24.3 | 1.2 | 45 | 58 | 1,010.7 | 3.67 / 3.68 | 93 | 847.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 16.6 | 1.1 | 297 | 92 | 1,014.4 | 1.69 / 5.37 | 93 | 195.9 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 15.8 | 0.1 | 116 | 93 | 1,013.8 | 0.00 / 2.97 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 17.0 | 0.8 | 118 | 94 | 1,017.1 | 1.38 / 4.34 | 100 | 20.3 | n/a |
| 60h | 20.1 | 1.3 | 101 | 81 | 1,011.6 | 2.23 / 6.57 | 98 | 534.1 | n/a |
| 66h | 16.9 | 0.5 | 264 | 95 | 1,014.9 | 1.35 / 7.92 | 91 | 94.2 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 16.1 | 0.7 | 223 | 96 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 3.20 | 100 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-15 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Karonga?
Now 14.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.4 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.9 to 20.5 C, max wind 1.9 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 537 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Karonga today?
Sunrise around 05:35 and sunset around 17:54 (local time). Day length about 12h 19m.
What is the local time in Karonga?
Local time is 08:46. Time zone: Africa/Bujumbura (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Karonga?
Karonga is a stream.
What is the elevation of Karonga?
DEM 1,557 m.
Where is Karonga located?
It is at -3.38670, 29.88250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Karonga in?
It is in Burundi.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry